Thanksgiving Guests and Local Socials Reported
Thanksgiving week saw many visits as families from Cedar Rapids Guttenberg and Chicago gathered across several homes. Local college students and families shared holiday time with relatives in Sumner Ames and Du buane, while Fremont Clark receives care in Iowa City military hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hervey ‘Aeschliman
Elwin Nothohmi
Sumner
Dawson Clark
Clare
Robert Clark
Cedar ‘Rapids
Rancile Moore
St. Paul
Minn
W. F. Moore
Sue’ Kauzlarich
Ames
M. V.kauzlarich
Fremont Clark
Veteran’s Hospital
Iowa City
Francis
Katherine Winter
Dubuane
Charles Winter
Tom Suiftin
Bridge Club
Thanksgiving Weekend Returns From College
A damaged list shows students spending the holiday at home after a large Thanksgiving dinner. Names include Ames Burton Wolf Barbara Crider Cliff Medberry Paul Smith from Dubuque University Deon Pollock Iowa City Howard Wolf A I Des Moines Burnell Benson Cornell College Ruth Tillotson Coe College Russell Frederick Janice Torkelyen Wanda Shaffer Shirley Howard Mary Becker James Cook Grace Gehring Geo Howard Joe Peters Shirley Page Bonnie Lantz Shirley Shaffer Clara Hendrickson Leo Schori Jr. Qıuther College Dead Torkelgon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Burton Wolf
Barbara Crider
Cliff Medberry
Paul Smith
Dubuque University
Deon Pollock
Towa City
Howard Wolf
A. I
Des Moines
Burnell Benson
Cornel College
Ruth Tillotson
Coe College
Russell Frederick
S. T.C
Janice Torkelyen
Wanda Shaffer
Shirley Howard
Upper Town
Mary Becker
James Cook
Grace Gehring
Geo, Howard
Joe Peters
Shirley Page
Bonnie Lantz
Shirley Shaffer
Little
Clara
Hendrickson
Leo Schori, Jr
Qiuther College
Dead Torkelgon
Moores Welcome First Daughter Marian Esther at Postville
Mr and Mrs Werner Li Moore welcomed their first daughter Marian Esther born November 28 at Postville hospital weighing 7 pounds 9 ounces. The Moores also have two sons. Raymond Friederich of Postville welcomed a daughter born November 27 at the Postville hospital weighing 6 pounds 15 ounces. This is the couple’s second daughter.
Stray .22 Bullet Lodges in Chair at LeMars Home
A stray .22 bullet lodged in a chair at the Gus Kipp home near LeMars. The chair was unoccupied at the time. No injuries reported and police are investigating the unusual incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeMars
Beardsley Opposes State Tax Increases Amid Flood Aid Debate
Governor William S. Beardsley signals he is opposed to raising state sales and income taxes to fund service expansion. He asserts the next legislature will not need tax hikes and cites plans for school aid without new taxes. The piece notes related tax talks and flood aid payments totaling over 109 thousand dollars to Iowa counties and schools from federal sources and other government payments after the Missouri River flood.
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William ’S. Beardsley
Legislative ‘Budget Committee
Beardsley
Iowa
Leo
Tyoney
Missouri River
Towa
Mississippi River
Mills County
Monona County
Modale Consolidated
Harrison County
John Payne
Fremont County
Platteville Township
Mills,county
Alcohol Commission Bill for Iowa Legislation Consideration
A measure to create a state alcohol commission was prepared for the Iowa legislature. The group would promote awareness of alcoholism and its cure and be funded by one percent of Iowa liquor control commission profits. Members would be gubernatorially appointed. The Iowa Society for Mental Hygiene backs the proposal.
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Iowa
Alcohol Commission
Iowa Liquor Control Commission
H. C. Merilat
Des Moinés
Gordon Delay
Cedar Rapids
Iowa_Society for Mental Hygiene
Merillat
Iowa Mental Health Forum
Pre-School Census Shows 926,199 Young Children Statewide
The survey reports 926,199 pre school children in the state with total public school enrollment at 485,549. Of the under six cohort, 326,199 are counted and 54,170 are five year olds. The data continues in the next column.
Club Showcases Hobbies and Freedom Debate
The Elgin Progress Club met last Monday evening at Mrs. Lawrenta Knudtson's home. Roll call asked for each member's middle name. Members displayed hobbies and a census reading from the state department of instruction noted rural and urban populations. Dr. Charles E. Finley of Iowa State College was named Iowa chairman of the Crusade for Freedom, aiding Radio Free Europe and Radio Free Asia funded by voluntary contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Progréss Club
Lawrenta Knudtson
Charles E. Finley
Iowa State Colége
Iowa
Crugade For Freedom
Henry Ford
Free Europeana
Radio Free Asia
Voice of America
Butikofer Sale Reported as Successful by Echo
The Dan Butikofer sale last week was rated successful by G. J. Mosby and W. F. Kohler who clerked for Elgin State Bank. Machinery sold well for the season with high cow at 200 dollars and hay at 55 cents per bale. Thompson and Schatz handled the sale advertising. Mr and Mrs Butikofer have bought the R H Kohler residence in Elgin and will move next spring. Their son will operate the farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. J. Mosby
W. F. Kohler
Elgin State Bank
Thompson and Schatz
Elgin Cooperative Leaders Attend Soybean Meeting
Ivan Sednerry Aver All Kértson and Kenneth Anderson of the Elgin Cooperative attended the annual meeting of soybean processors in Mason City on Monday. The group described a new plant at Mason City with a planned start around April 1 and a capacity of 250 tons of beans per day, with initial operations near 150 tons daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Sednerry Aver All
Kértson
Kenneth Anderson
Elgin Cooperative
Mason City
Stag Party Honors Olson and Torkelson at Legion Hall
A Tuesday evening stag party at the Legion rooms celebrated the birthdays of Neil Olson and Tom Torkelson. A ham and fish supper followed and the hosts noted Olson's upcoming retirement. both men are connected with Torkelson Motors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Rooms
Neil ‘Olson
Tom Torkelson
Torkelson Motors
Engagement of Helen Wenger to Carlyle Anderson
Mr and Mrs Charles Wenger announce the engagement of their daughter Helen to Carlyle Anderson son of Mrs Rosina Anderson of Clermont. The wedding will take place December 28 at St Pauls Methodist church Elgin. Order your job printing from the Echo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wenger
Helen
Carlyle Anderson
Rosina Anderson
Clermont
Dee
St. Paul’s Methodist Church
Elgin
Good Neighbors Cut Winter's Fuel
A group of neighbors and friends cut and saw Martin Minihan's winter fuel at his timber after gathering at his farm home on November 14. Minihan, injured in a tractor accident last May, relies on Mrs Minihan Irene cane for help. Mesdames Raney Kiple Yearous Larson Mason hosted a bountiful lunch for the workers, who shared a day of fellowship and neighborly aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Minihan
Minihan
Irene Cane
Mesdames
Wm.Raney
Earl Kiple
Jerome Year‘ous
Roscoe Larson
Orlin Mason
Christmas Decorations Across the Street Add Red Bell and Stars
Christmas decorations hung along the street received new features last week a large red bell flanked by two silver stars. Evergreen garlands wrap the light posts as planners say more bells and stars will be added annually. Local merchants shy from excessive past ornamentation, believing current displays suffice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt, Kohls
Hebe
Christmas Seal Sale Report by Mrs Lorence Muehlethaler
Mrs Lorence Muehlethaler gave her first report on the Christmas seal sale Tuesday noting $120.20 in cash received to date while about half of the seals mailed out remain unaccounted for. She urged prompt remittance to aid the worthy cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorence Muehlethaler
School Petition Filed With Superintendent
A dated notice lists upcoming events beginning Friday December 5 with Leo Rathlisberger sale then Saturday December 6 annual creamery meeting. Tuesday December 9 includes Masonic meeting and election. Wednesday December 10 U E S meeting and election. Saturday December 13 Lions pancake day and cooperative annual meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Rathlisberger
Masonic
U.E. S
Coop
First Hearth: Consolidation Petition For Clermont Elgin District
Follett chairs a proposed Clermont Elgin consolidated school district petition filed with County Superintendent Morse. The plan would unite existing districts with about 130 sections and a six million dollar real estate tax base, backed by 1,117 signers of 1,801 voters. A hearing is scheduled for December 16 at the county superintendent’s office in West Union.
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N. €. Follett
Clermont-Elgin
A. S. Morse
Clermont and
Elgin
Floyd Pearson
Decorah
Morse
Court House
West Union
Echo
W. C. Follett
Pleasant Valley
L. T. N. Olson
Clermont Township
Catmean Swenson
Grand Meadow
Merlin Cook
Marion Township
Guernsey Smith
Highland Township
Thos
Ogle
Ilyria
Clarence Tatra
Atty, Pearson
Fayette
Clayton Counties
Supt. Morse
Holiday For UIU Students Hosted By Lawrence Gehring Family
The Lawrence Gehring family entertained Upper Iowa University students who could not travel home for Thanksgiving. Guests included Gene Sander Mason Wisconsin Mike Chobjanian Racine Wisconsin Dave Monahan Rhode Island Don Triolo New York John DiModa New York City and Vincent Margotta New Terrytown New York along with the Gehring and Boyle families and Mary L. Becker in Cedar Falls and West Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Gehring
Upper Iowa
Gene Sander
Mason
Wis
Mike Chobjanian
Racine
Dave Mona‘han
Rhode Island
Don Triolo
Repeasei
Cedar Falls
Gerald Gehring
West Union
Geo. Boyle
Mary L. Becker
Turkey prize winners listed for Saturdays through Christmas
Twelve turkeys have already been given as prizes on the past two Saturdays and will continue each Saturday until Christmas. Winners on November 22 include Orville Moore Jeannette Strong George Leuchtenmacher Marvel Frederick Gottlieb Pulfer and John ties jr. The November 29 winners were Paul Christen Merril Gunderson Jim Hanson Roy Leuchtenmacher Edwin Loftsgard and Keith Kipsa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Moore
Jeannette Strong
George Leuchtenmacher
Marvel Frederick
Gottlieb Pulfer
John Ties Jr
Paul Christen
Merril Gunderson
Jim Hanson
Roy Leuchtenmacher
Edwin Loftsgard
Keith Kipsa
Sailor Bu tikofer Receives Navy Address Update in San Diego
Francis D Bu tikofer, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Butikofer, now addressed Co 92 0908 US Naval Training Center San Diego California. He is in boat training. Bob Daniels and Arthur and Burnell Larson recently enlisted in the Navy and left for boat training over the weekend. Daniels is the son of Mrs Minnie Daniels. the Larsons are sons of Mr and Mrs Barney Larson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis D. Butikofer
Fred Butikofer
US Naval Training Center
San Diego
Calif
Navy
Bob Daniels
Arthur
Burnell Larson
Minnie Daniels
Barney Larson
Elgin Graduates Take Roles in Navy Players The Great Big Doorstep
College cast member Grace Gehring playing Mrs Crochet joins James Cook as Arthur Crochet in the U S Vu Players presentation The Great Big Doorstep on Navy 25 at the gym Both graduates of Elgin High School
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Gehring
Mrs. Crochet
James Cook
Arthur Crochet
U. S. Vu
Navy
Elgin High
Trappers Bill and John McCormick Report Muskrat Haul
Manchester youngsters Bill and John McCormick trapped 52 muskrats this season and also took two beaver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill and
John McCormick
Manchester
Ill and Hospitalized Home From Hospital
Mrs. HP Robbins returned home Monday from St Josephs hospital New Hampton after major surgery. Swen Swenson of Clermont had major surgery last Friday in a Rochester hospital with daughter Mrs Oliver Torkelson and son Carman Swen visiting. no late reports on his condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HP. Robbins
St. Joseph’s Hospital
New Hampton
Swen Swenson
Clermont
Rochester
Oliver Torkelson
Carman Swen
Help Wanted: Publish House Seeks Readable Copy
Publishers appeal for double spaced typewritten copy and generously spaced handwritten text to ease Linatype operators' work. Request emphasizes legibility, reduces errors, and speeds up typesetting. Local printers urge writers to follow spacing guidelines for efficiency.
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Linatype
Double Trouble in Wisconsin Powder Blast and Car Crash
Last Wednesday David Ludeking of Waukon was injured in a blasting powder accident. Reverend Walter Clausing drove him to the hospital but their car crashed into a cow and was badly damaged. No further injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Ludeking
Waukon
Walter Clausing
Illyria Youth Fellowship Meeting Recap
The Ilyria Youth Fellowship met at Janice and Jeannie Shaffer's home on November 28. Junior Bane read scripture and Florence Muncie delivered the lesson. Rev. E G Sisinman closed with a prayer. In business, new land old business were discussed. The next meeting will be at Joe Sara and Marilana Ogle's home with Marilana leading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilyria Youth Fellowship
Janice
Jeannie Shaffer
Junior Bane
Florence Muncie
E. G. Sisinman
New Land
Joe
Sara
Marilana Ogle
Marilana
Fehaae
Deer Killed In Highway Collision Near Chariton
A large buck deer was struck and killed on a highway near Chariton. Driver Bill Abrahamson escaped injury though his car was heavily damaged. The deer was placed in the county home meat larder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton
Bill Abrahamson
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State Department of S Public Instruction
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Davey EB. Goode
Mifield
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Dodge
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C. C. Inman
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Sac City
B. J. Lambert
Charles City
HL. Witmer
Tipton
Carl Hoover
New Sharon
Benson
Allan Sone
Vinton
American Farm Bureau Federation
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Eisenhower
Ezra ‘T. Benson
Salt Lake City
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Butikofer
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